Public File
Contents:
1 What is the Public File?
2 News Bulletins
3 Recent News
4 The News Team
5 The Programme Schedule
6 Automation and Local Programming
7 Events and Charities we support
8 Coverage Highlights
9 Music Playlist
10 The Format
11 Ofcom Localness Guidelines
12 Contact Us
13 How to Complain
1. What is the Public File?
Each local commercial radio station in the UK has requirements in respect of its music and local content, such as news etc. These requirements are set out in the station "Format", a document issued by Ofcom, the UK media regulator.
The Public File contains details of elements Ofcom regulate over, such as music tracks, local news etc. It is intended to give you a better understanding of our output and what we are doing for the community we serve.
The Public File is available as a print out on request. Any comments on the file can be made to us or Ofcom.
2. News Bulletins
Below are details of how often we broadcast news bulletins and whether they are local, national or international news.
Monday to Friday
Local, National and World News
0600, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800 Mix at 6, 1830
National and World News
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Saturday
Local, National and World News
0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Sunday
Local, National and World News
0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
3. Recent News
To view some of our latest news articles, please view the local news page.
4. The News Team
If you have any queries about News, contact one of our journalists via the usual 'Contact Us' details.
5. The Programme Schedule
To view today's Programme Schedule, please click 'On Air'.
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. Currently we only automate Saturday 06:00 till 08:00 and Sunday 06:00 to 08:00.
Some of our programmes are networked from off site. Networking currently occurs between 7pm - 1am Sun to Fri , 6pm - 1am Saturday and Sunday's between 2pm - 4pm. However on average at least 15 hours a day are from our premises.
7. Events and Charities we support
Scannappeal: Mix 107 is the 'Official' station for Scannappeal. Mix 107 hosts the annual quiz night and is heavily involved in ‘Blue Day’ and ad hoc fundraising events for past 8 years including air time and website links.
High Wycombe Round Table: Annual quiz night, Charity Firework event and ad hoc fundraisers for past 6 years. Air time and website links.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People: Promotion of annual open day and ad hoc fundraising events for past 5 years. Air time and website links.
Summer Safari: this year's Summer Safari has reached thousands people throughout South Bucks. Mix 107 has been to over 100 local events including school fun days, charity fundraisers and town/village days.
High Wycombe Rotary Club: Mix 107 was main sponsor of this year's Picnic in the Park charity fundraiser at Wycombe Abbey School.
8. Coverage Highlights
Race for Life: In June 2007 Mix 107 gave its support to Cancer Research UK for 4th annual High Wycombe Race for Life. Earlier this year Mix 107 was involved in Scannappeal's annual Blue Day which raised over £2,000 for the charity. The Safe Drive, Stay Alive campaign is again being backed by Mix 107 with live presenter appearances at Wycombe Swan.
On air successes this year include Funny Money, the Birthday Book and Guess the Giggle which was finally guessed in September.
9. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of our music, below is a couple of hours from July.
Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf, You're All I Have - Snow Patrol, Shiny Happy People - Rem, Bad Day - Daniel Powter, Sail Away - David Gray, Virginia Plain - Roxy Music, I Want To Break Free - Queen, Who Knew - Pink, Into The Groove - Madonna, Country Girl - Primal Scream, Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Clash, Leave Right Now - Will Young, Moving On Up - M People, I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom, Get Back - Beatles, Thank You - Jamelia, Tainted Love - Soft Cell, Talk - Coldplay, Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain, Crazy - Gnarls Barkley, Give Me The Night - George Benson, She Moves In Her Own Way - Kooks, Independent Women Pt1 - Destiny's Child, Tide Is High - Blondie.
10. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue. You can read or download it from Ofcom at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/formats/al276-1.doc
11. Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what "localness" is for a Local Radio station. You can read them on the Ofcom website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/
12. Contact Us
To contact us, please click our contact details at the bottom of the page.
13. How to Complain
If you have any complain about the radio station, for example, something you have heard - an advertisement or news story - in the first instance contact the station using the above details.
If you are not satisfied with the response you can contact Ofcom (the industry regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website; www.ofcom.org.uk
